[3dem] Postdoc in structural biology of bacterial secretion and sensing systems - Saarland University, Germany

[Luis Jesus Linares Otoya]

Dear colleagues,

Just a quick reminder that we are still receiving applications for our 
postdoctoral position in structural microbiology at Saarland University 
until the end of this week.

Many thanks to everyone who has already applied, reached out, or shared 
the position. We really appreciate the interest.

Best regards,
Luis


Am 2026-09-14 00:31, schrieb Luis Jesus Linares Otoya:
> Dear colleagues,
> 
> We are looking for a postdoc with experience in cryo-EM or protein 
> crystallography to join our new microbiology group at Saarland 
> University, Germany.
> 
> Our research investigates novel secretion systems and sensing 
> mechanisms in Bacteroidota, a major group of human gut bacteria. 
> Despite their abundance and importance in the microbiome, much of their 
> molecular biology remains poorly understood. Their membrane-associated 
> machinery differs substantially from that of well-studied bacterial 
> models, offering opportunities to uncover new structures and 
> mechanisms.
> 
> The postdoc will investigate the function of these systems, connecting 
> structural insights with biochemical and genetic experiments. Projects 
> include membrane complexes involved in peptide maturation and export, 
> and signal-receptor interactions underlying bacterial communication, 
> with potential applications in synthetic biology.
> 
> We welcome applicants who would like to help establish and shape the 
> structural biology direction of the lab. You will join a growing team 
> combining microbiology, synthetic biology, multiomics, and 
> small-molecule biochemistry, with opportunities for internal and 
> external collaborations.
> 
> To apply, please send your CV and a short statement of your research 
> interests (one page) to luis.linares-otoya at uni-saarland.de, ideally by 
> the first week of October.
> 
> More information about our group: 
> https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.uni-saarland.de/lehrstuhl/otoya.html__;!!Mih3wA!G7FuMuWrKeWNyM04oV6UIYpGco3Lbc4jpHsofKKRwZiNWoHFFbeEokleVXlerLZd4vdykFXpTb27gF0fgszJn6lLtMEQJweZ4XSf$ 
> 
> Please feel free to share this announcement with potential candidates.
> 
> Best regards,
> Luis Linares-Otoya
> Junior Professor of Microbiology
> Saarland University, Germany